Huayu: Starting from intercepting Duan Yu

Chapter 29 Xu Yi: I want %!

Ten days later, all ten songs in Xu Yi's album - "Nocturne", "Hair Like Snow", "Blue and White Porcelain", "Give Me a Song", "Rice Fragrance", "Fireworks Cool Easily", "Confession Balloon", "Love Corner", "Only Have Feelings for You" and "Dimples" - were recorded.

The album is titled "Meeting Love at the Corner" and focuses on sweet love style.

This is also the most mainstream style.

At the same time, in order to avoid monotony, Xu Yi also added some songs of other styles.

For example, the tragic love stories in "Nocturne" and "Fireworks Cool Easily".

The infatuated men and resentful women in "Hair Like Snow".

The national style of "Blue and White Porcelain".

Xu Yi was also very careful not to "borrow" other songs when releasing them in the last two years, to avoid any conflicts.

The most recent one, "Nocturne", was released in November 2005.

It’s only March 2003.

There is a difference of more than two and a half years.

The style of "Nocturne" is very different from Jay Chou's current songs.

So there is no possibility of a collision.

As for why I "borrowed" so many of Jay Chou's songs...

nonsense!

Who made him have so many songs!

And the more he “borrows” from others, maybe it will inspire his creative inspiration and help him write more songs!

Xu Yi did this for the sake of his fans...

In addition, Xu Yi also knew that if an album was full of high-quality works, it would definitely be a waste.

But he doesn't plan to release too many albums for the time being, so naturally he will "borrow" first!

……

After the album is recorded, it's time to talk about release.

At this time, Xu Xiaofeng, president of Warner Music China, had also received the news.

I know that the company is helping a new independent singer record an album.

The quality of the album is very high.

It might even explode.

So after listening to the sample of Xu Yi's album, he immediately decided to meet Xu Yi in person.

"Xu Yi, we are very optimistic about your album, and you know the strength of Warner. It will definitely not be a mistake to let us distribute the album!"

In the president's office, Xu Xiaofeng said to Xu Yi.

In fact, he had known Xu Yi for a long time.

He also nodded in agreement to help Xu Yi produce an album.

Warner Records had just arrived in mainland China and it was the right time to expand its network.

Naturally, I don't mind giving face to Wang Jinghua, the number one agent in mainland China.

But considering that Xu Yi is just a slightly famous actor.

I haven't released any songs or albums.

So he just regarded Xu Yi's album as a hobby.

Or maybe he wants to take advantage of his current fame to make some money from his fans.

The quality will definitely not be very good.

He didn't take it to heart.

Otherwise, he would have asked Xu Yi to hand over the album to them for release long before producing this album!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Lu Zhongqiang who was standing silently beside him.

Obviously, as the producer of this album, he has selfish motives.

Otherwise, he should have reported it to the company as soon as he found out that this album would be a hit!

Instead of waiting until now, when the album is already produced, to report it!

Xu Xiaofeng absolutely didn't believe it either. He didn't even have this kind of judgment!

But he also knew that it was normal for Lu Zhongqiang to be selfish.

Because as long as the copyright of the song is in Xu Yi's hands, he can cooperate with any record company.

Warner is not the only major record company in mainland China.

But if Xu Yi didn't cooperate with Warner, Lu Zhongqiang would not be able to be the producer of this album.

Unlike now, even if Xu Yi does not allow Warner to release this album.

As a producer, he wasn't affected either. At most, he didn't get any extra commission.

But as long as you have fame, are you still afraid of not making money?
You should know that it was precisely because of Lu Zhongqiang's professional level and reputation in the industry that he personally invited him to join Warner!

"Mr. Xu, it's certainly possible to let Warner distribute the album, and I believe in Warner's strength, but isn't this profit-sharing ratio a bit inappropriate?"

Xu Yi said.

As for Lu Zhongqiang standing aside, he naturally just watched with his eyes and nose, without saying a word.

He is only responsible for producing the album and providing some professional advice.

Everything else has nothing to do with him.

At the same time, he also knew that his selfish desires could not be hidden from others.

But so what?
He earns his living by his own ability, not by relying on others' charity.

Even if he leaves Warner, it will not have any impact on him.

Even if there is a better opportunity, he might take the initiative to leave Warner!

And he did not harm the interests of the company.

It’s not like he didn’t report it.

It's just that the report was submitted a little late...

"Xu Yi, you may not know that publishers usually earn more than singers. This is a common practice."

Xu Xiaofeng explained.

The profit ratio he offered Xu Yi was 64%.

Warner, as the distributor, gets 60%, and Xu Yi, as the songwriter and singer, gets 40%.

You have to know that album distribution itself is a very mature industry.

Especially abroad.

Therefore, the profit sharing ratio is also very transparent.

Generally speaking, the issuer's costs and the risks it needs to bear are taken into consideration.

Basically, the issuer takes the lion's share, almost 50% to 70% of the profits.

The remaining 30% to 50% of the profit belongs to the singer.

And if it is not original, the songwriters will each take 2.5%.

In other words, a new singer with little fame may only be able to get 25% of the profits at the lowest!

From this perspective, as a new singer, Xu Yi can get 40% of the profits, which is indeed not low!

But this is obviously far from Xu Yi's expectations!

He finally "borrowed" ten songs, but Warner took 60% and he could only get 40%.

Still 40% of the profit.

After it becomes a big hit, we might even have to thank Warner.

How could he accept this!

“Rules are made to be broken.”

Xu Yi chuckled.

The song is his.

He also paid for the production.

Telling him the convention now, isn’t that bullying an honest man?

"How much do you want?"

Xu Xiaofeng frowned, hesitated for a while, and finally chose to compromise.

After all, the initiative is now in Xu Yi's hands, and he has no choice but to compromise!
However, the distributor cannot get less than the singer. This is not only a convention, but also his bottom line!
In other words, the most he could accept was a 50-50 split!
But then he heard Xu Yi say, "Mr. Xu, I can advance all the initial costs."

"Including the cost of burning and publicity."

"Warner only needs to be responsible for distribution."

"At the same time, I also want 70% of the profits."

"If Mr. Xu agrees, we can sign the contract now!"

For issuing companies, the biggest risk is that the initial investment cost is too high.

Whether it is burning tapes and CDs or promoting them, it costs money.

But now, all the money is paid by Xu Yi himself.

He also borne the production costs of the album himself.

Then isn’t it reasonable to take 70% of the profits?
(End of this chapter)